Carob moth

Carob moths are certain species of small snout moths (family Pyralidae). They are named for their caterpillars' habit of becoming a pest on stored fruits of carob (Ceratonia siliqua).

The term can refer to:

Ectomyelois ceratoniae (locust bean moth)
Cadra calidella (dried fruit moth)

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